Pennsylvania Man Survives a Near-Miss In Chainsaw Accident

Pennsylvania Man Survives a Near-Miss In Chainsaw Accident

Posted on May 2, 2014 3:40pm PDT

It’s clear that some jobs are more dangerous than others, but it
should always be an employer priority to keep the workplace as safe as
possible. There are laws in place, but common sense should also play a
factor. When accidents do happen, workman’s compensation is not
always enough. These matters have to be settled legally with the help
of a skilled and qualified personal injury attorney.

A 21-year-old man in Pennsylvania survived a work accident that could have
been deadly. A chainsaw blade cut deep into his neck and shoulder, just
barely missing a vital artery. His coworkers and medical responders worked
very quickly to save his life. It took an hour of surgery and 30 stitches
before he was listed in stable condition in a Pennsylvania hospital. He
was up and walking and talking a day later, according to the victim’s sister.

The injured man was at the job with a tree service, performing maintenance
on a pine tree when the chainsaw “kicked back”, sawing into
his neck. His coworkers were able to quickly detach the motor from the
blade, but prudently left the blade where it was until emergency responders
could take care of him.

A hospital spokeswoman said the victim was awake and alert during the ambulance
trip to the hospital. According to the hospital’s director of trauma,
it could have been much worse. It was only a centimeter from cutting his
carotid artery and such injuries often damage the spinal cord, esophagus,
or airway.

Most of the injuries suffered were to the victim’s shoulder, rather
than neck. There was no major blood loss.

If you have suffered an injury at the workplace or anywhere else, and feel
that someone else’s actions or negligence were responsible, call
the Perecman Firm today. We have years of experience in helping people
claim the compensation they need to keep them going in times of need.